How to Grow Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Vates Dwarf Blue Curled'
Your complete guide to growing Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Kale.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Kale
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Vates Dwarf Blue Curled Kale
✓ Good companions
Helps break up soil for kale roots, minimal competition for nutrients
Repels aphids and improves growth and flavor of brassicas
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms
Deters cabbage loopers, aphids, and flea beetles
Provides ground cover to retain soil moisture, harvested before kale needs full space
Repels nematodes and general garden pests, attracts beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cabbage worms, repels cucumber beetles
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and cabbage maggots with strong scent
✗ Keep away from
Can shade kale excessively and compete for soil nutrients
Kale can inhibit strawberry growth and both attract similar pests
May stunt kale growth and both plants compete for similar nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
